:thumbup:Hi everyone,

Wth the holidays rolling around I figured I had better get back on here for some much needed pep talks!!! I only lost 1 pound this past month and am a bit upset with myself!

I really wanted to be at 200 or under by Christmas and was well on track to being there....but this past month has thrown a real challenge at me. I need to drop 12.5 pounds this month and need some real encouragement to accomplish! So, my fellow Lap Band buddies....I am turning to you for some great food ideas, exercise ideas and whatever else you can throw at me!!!

Thank you so much for being there for me!!!

Dot

HI Dot,

Yep I'm with you. The holidays are going to be a challenge.

I was at my first family event/dinner since I got restriction, my son's birthday.

I was uncomfortable with not being able to eat much.:thumbup:

When does the food focus go away? I want to just focus on the other things in life, like exercising, hobbies, enjoying my family.

Looks like we are at the same place in our journey 40# lost. I broke my goals down to 2. 1st to 208, 2nd to 173.

What do you like to do for exercising, hobbies, etc..?

MaggieGT

Edited November 21, 200916 yr by MaggieGT

The same for me.

I just ordered the book 100 days of Weight Loss that has a workbook to help refocus on eating right.

I am also planning to get a BodyBugg to watch calories and exercise more and for motivation.

Was also looking at the Nike + system for running. Anyone use that system?

Best of luck to everyone.

Hi Vicki,

Welcome

I haven't heard of the 100 day weight loss book. Maybe you can share good tidbits with us.

I love my bodybugg. :frown: I upload all my calories burned. So much easier than doing it on a spreadsheet.

And entering in my food is easier because they already have alot of foods already in there(calories, Protein, carbs,sodium, etc for each). I also put the nutritional info in for the things I eat alot.:thumbup:

You can set goals and review how you did weekly, monthy, etc...

Very cool:cool2:

Good Journey,

MaggieGT

Thank you all for the replies. I have not heard of the body bugg? Where do you get it? Exercise......well honestly...have not really done any....I know how iimportant that is and need pushing big time!!! Hobbie....I love to do crafting. Now that it is getting into the season I will spend more them on that then I do most of the year.

BodyBugg is bought through 24 Hour Fitness online and I just saw that Costco Online has it now. It is the armband system that the contestants on teh Biggest Loser wear.

Some people on this board have talked about the same device from GoWear Fit. Same device, just a different name and I think that one is available on Amazon.com.

Best of luck!

Thank you all for the replies. I have not heard of the body bugg? Where do you get it? Exercise......well honestly...have not really done any....I know how iimportant that is and need pushing big time!!! Hobbie....I love to do crafting. Now that it is getting into the season I will spend more them on that then I do most of the year.

Hi:

I am jealous because you live in FL. I live in MA and it's cold and there are lots of hills and leaves on the ground. I love to trikke but cannot again until the Spring because of this weather. I started trikking when I was 48 years old. It's alot of fun and it's low impact. I know there are alot of trikkers in Florida. In August I did a 24 mile ride. Check it out if you're looking for an exercise that is fun and it can become a healthy addiction. Here's a link to the trikke website I like.

www.trikketalk.com

Let me know if you end up trying it.

Best wishes to you with your weight loss.

Sue